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W297 JSG

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,904 mi
Last recorded86,904 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 JSG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,904 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

slight powersteering leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,216 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

POWERSTEERING LEAK

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,729 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

both front c/v joints worn

Fail 14 Apr 2016 84,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

both front c/v joints worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,390 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,328 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,394 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,116 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp inop

heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,139 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 38,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,807 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 31,807 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,470 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 26,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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W297 JSG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W297 JSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W297 JSG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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